1 dead, 1 injured after shooting, crash in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WKRN) – Authorities have launched an investigation into an incident that left one man dead and another man injured in Springfield early Saturday morning.
According to the Springfield Police Department, the investigation began after officers responded to a crash in the 1000 block of Memorial Boulevard at approximately 2:47 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17.
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At the scene, police reported they discovered a man inside a vehicle who appeared to have a gunshot wound to his chest.
First responders performed life-saving measures and the man was taken to TriStar Northcrest Emergency Room, where he later died from his injury, officials said.
During the investigation, officers said they learned that a second man suffered a gunshot wound to his arm and was also taken to Tristar Northcrest for treatment.
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In a statement to News 2, authorities said, “The incident involving both gunshot wound victims is believed to be connected at this time and allegedly occurred in the parking lot of Sweetie’s Hookah Bar & Lounge located at 313 Memorial Blvd. Springfield, Tennessee.”
The Springfield Police Department said detectives are leading the investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Lt. Charles Bogle at 615-384-8422.
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